Alternative Name for Meat Balls

Meat balls are also known as:

Correct Answer: Meat Kofta

Meat balls are also known as Meat kofta in South Asian culinary terminology. Both refer to spherical or rounded portions of seasoned, minced/ground meat.

Meat Ball / Kofta Characteristics

• Made from ground/minced meat (beef, mutton, pork, chicken)
• Seasoned with spices, onion, herbs
• Typically cooked by frying, baking, or simmering in curry/gravy
• Served as a standalone dish or in a sauce/gravy

Complete Comminuted Meat Product Summary

• Meat kofta / Meat balls = spherical
• Meat patties = flat round; burger filling
• Meat loaves = loaf shaped; ready-to-eat
• Meat nuggets = cuboidal pieces from loaves (4cm × 1.5cm × 1.5cm)
• Sausages = cylindrical; in casings
• Luncheon meat = canned pork + cereal